Orange Zest vs. Jalapeno
Nutrition comparison of Orange Zest and Jalapeno
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
orange zest
versus
jalapeno
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in orange zest and jalapeno:
- Both jalapeno and orange zest are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Jalapeno has 70% less calories than orange zest.
- Jalapeno has 74% less carbohydrates than orange zest.
- Orange zest has more thiamin, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6.
- Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Jalapeno has 70% less calories than orange zest - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and orange zest has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, orange zest is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to jalapeno per calorie. Orange zest has a macronutrient ratio of 6:94:0 and for jalapeno, 11:80:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Orange Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 6% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Jalapeno has 74% less carbohydrates than orange zest - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and orange zest has 25g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both jalapeno and orange zest are high in dietary fiber. Orange zest has 279% more dietary fiber than jalapeno - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and orange zest has 10.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Orange zest has less sugar than jalapeno - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Jalapeno and orange zest contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and orange zest has 1.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both jalapeno and orange zest are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and orange zest has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both jalapeno and orange zest are high in Vitamin C. Orange zest has 15% more Vitamin C than jalapeno - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and orange zest has 136mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Jalapeno has 157% more Vitamin A than orange zest - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and orange zest has 21ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Jalapeno has 13 times more Vitamin E than orange zest - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and orange zest has 0.25mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than orange zest - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange zest does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange zest has more thiamin, however, jalapeno contains more Vitamin B6. Both orange zest and jalapeno contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Orange Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 0.9 MG | 1.28 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.49 MG | 0.315 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176 MG | 0.419 MG |
| Folate | 30 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Orange zest is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and orange zest has 161mg of calcium.
iron
Orange zest has 220% more iron than jalapeno - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and orange zest has 0.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both jalapeno and orange zest are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 17% more potassium than orange zest - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium per 100 grams and orange zest has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, jalapeno has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.05 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, jalapeno has more linoleic acid than orange zest per 100 grams.
| Orange Zest | Jalapeno | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.062 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.066 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Orange Zest (Orange peel, raw) and Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does jalapeno or orange zest contain more calories in 100 grams?Jalapeno has 70% less calories than orange zest - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and orange zest has 97 calories.
Does jalapeno or orange zest have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno has 70% fewer carbohydrates than orange zest - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and orange zest has 25g of carbohydrates.
Does jalapeno or orange zest contain more calcium?
Orange zest is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and orange zest has 161mg of calcium.
Does jalapeno or orange zest contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and orange zest are high in potassium. Jalapeno has 20% more potassium than orange zest - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and orange zest has 212mg of potassium.